Levi Downs Jr., University of Minnesota (IMAGE) University of Minnesota Caption University of Minnesota Cancer Center researcher Levi Downs Jr., M.D., led the study that examined thalidomide as a treatment for recurrent ovarian cancer. Credit Courtesy University of Minnesota Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.